I was relieved to hear that you're feeling better.
He was greeted at the door by his much relieved mother.
Recent Examples on the WebWhen a comedy set is over, I’m used to seeing audiences file out of the venue looking mildly relieved to be free.—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 July 2024 Simmons says Taylor is relieved and grateful that her son has been moved out of the jail.—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024 Loading your audio article Standing atop pieces of green and white confetti on the TD Garden parquet floor, a relieved Jayson Tatum shook his head.—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024 For every negative pregnancy test that upsets Kristen, there are two dozen negative tests that leave her soul absolutely relieved.—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for relieved
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